• Jökulsárgljúfur National Park (. Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈjœːkʏlsˌaurˌkljuː(v)ʏr] ) is a former national park situated in the north of Iceland around the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum.
  • Jökulsárgljúfur was declared a protected national park in 1973 and has been part of Vatnajökull National Park since 2008.
  • But even though Jökulsárgljúfur might be a bit of a forgotten national park, it is one of the oldest parks in Iceland, established in 1973 already.
  • The Jökulsárgljúfur National Park covers an area of 150 km² (93 mi²) and a length of 35 km (22 mi) along the western side of the glacial river Jokulsa.
  • As a part of the larger Vatnajökull National Park, the creation of Jökulsárgljúfur is directly tied with this glacial river and the surrounding volcanic systems.
  • The Jökulsárgljúfur National Park was protected as a national preservation area in 1973 but later on, in 2008 it was merged with Vatnajökull.
  • On June 7th 2008, the 12,000 square kilometres National Park Vatnajokull was established, the largest one in Europe, and this NP became a part of it.
  • How to get to Jökulsárgljúfur National Park. ... If you’re driving along the Ring Road, take road 864 to check out the east side of the park.
  • Tüm yapılacak şeylere bakın. Jokulsargljufur National Park. 5. 33 yorum. ... Jökulsárgljúfur (kloof van de gletsjerrivier Jökulsár) met de Hljodakletta.
  • Jökulsárgljúfur National Park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife spotting.